Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 August

Drogheda United

D W D L L

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

7-0

23/08/2024 14:45

Sligo Rovers

W D D L D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers on 23 August 2024 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Drogheda United will face Sligo Rovers in Ireland Premier Division on August 23, 2024 at 14:45.
Drogheda United are currently 9th with 34 points after 36 matches.
Sligo Rovers sit 6th with 49 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.07.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2024-08-23

Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Sligo Rovers

2024-08-23 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 23/08/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shelbourne	63	36	17	12	7	40	27	13
02 Shamrock Rovers	61	36	17	10	9	50	35	15
03 St. Patricks Athletic	59	36	17	8	11	51	37	14
04 Derry City	55	36	14	13	9	48	31	17
05 Galway United	52	36	13	13	10	33	29	4
06 Sligo Rovers	49	36	13	10	13	40	51	-11
07 Waterford United	45	36	13	6	17	43	47	-4
08 Bohemians	42	36	10	12	14	39	43	-4
09 Drogheda United	34	36	7	13	16	41	58	-17
10 Dundalk	26	36	5	11	20	23	50	-27

Head To Head

03/06/2024 11:59

Sligo Rovers

2 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

26/04/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

3 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

16/03/2024 15:45

Sligo Rovers

3 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

28/10/2023 13:00

Sligo Rovers

0 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

28/07/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 2

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

21/07/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRFAIC

Sligo Rovers

67%

Draw

33%

Drogheda United

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

16/08/2024 14:45

Drogheda United 9 - 0 Wilton United

IRFAIC

11/08/2024 14:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Drogheda United

IRE PR

05/08/2024 10:00

St. Mochtas 2 - 2 Drogheda United

INT CF

02/08/2024 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Bohemians

IRE PR

30/07/2024 14:00

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Walsall

INT CF

26/07/2024 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Waterford United

IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Last 6 matches Sligo Rovers

17/08/2024 14:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 2 UC Dublin

IRFAIC

10/08/2024 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 1 Shelbourne

IRE PR

04/08/2024 13:00

St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 2 Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

27/07/2024 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Galway United

IRE PR

21/07/2024 13:00

Sligo Rovers 3 - 0 Cobh Wanderers

IRFAIC

19/07/2024 11:00

Sligo Rovers 3 - 3 Everton

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Drogheda United

Sligo Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.92

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

18 (50%)18 (50%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

15 (42%)21 (58%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Sligo Rovers

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

/Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(39%)14 22(61%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Sligo Rovers

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.47 avg / game

Blocked

67 total

Avg. 3.19

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

10.39 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 2.75

Drogheda United Pass Sligo Rovers

Total passes

9269

Avg. 273 / game

Accurate

55%

Ball possession

39%

Total passes

12023

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Sligo Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.33

3.81

137

Corners

152

4.22

4.97

179

Throw-ins

182

5.06

1.58

Offsides

1.78

2.50

GK saves

156

4.33

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Sligo Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.50

2.61

0.14

0.14

10.92

393

Fouls

485

13.47

13.44

484

Tackles

521

14.47

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers on 23 August 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Drogheda United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sligo Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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